Roewe D7 Explained

Roewe D7
Aka:MG D7
Manufacturer:SAIC Motor (Roewe)
Production:2023–present
Model Years:2024–present
Class:Mid-size car (D)
Body Style:4-door sedan
Platform:Modular Scalable Platform / Nebula
Engine:1.5 L 15S4C I4
Motor:AC induction/asynchronous, Permanent magnet motors
Drivetrain:PHEV (D7 DHM)
Wheelbase:28101NaN1
Length:48901NaN1
Width:18901NaN1
Height:15101NaN1
Predecessor:Roewe 950

The Roewe D7 is a mid-size sedan produced by SAIC Motor under the Roewe brand.

Overview

In August 2023, Roewe launched the D7, debuted in two drive variants the EV and PHEV, differing in the styling of the front fascia.[1]

The electric variant also gained distinctive visual features: double-row headlights and a pointed bumper, resembling the styling language of NIO.[2]

Both variants use the same minimalist design of the passenger cabin with the white materials and two 12.3-inch screens forming digital clocks and a multimedia system. Adaptive cruise control, a panoramic glass roof and single-zone air conditioning are also standard. Under the hood, the electric variant gained a small trunk.[3]

D7 DMH

The PHEV variant received an additional "DMH" part in its name and a different front fascia design. It use integrated, single and larger headlight lenses with a teardrop, soaring shape. The combustion engine is combined with two electric motors, offering 125 kilometers of range in electric mode and up to 1,400 kilometers of range in mixed mode. The 1.5 liter petrol engine delivers 112 PS and the motor in the rear axle delivers the power of 204 PS. However Roewe didn't reveal the combined power output. [4]

D7 EV

The 510km range EV version of the D7 develops 197 PS, powered by the battery supplied by CLTC. The 610km range version delivers the power of 211 PS.[5]

MG D7

The EV version of the Roewe D7 was showcased at the Hong Kong International Auto Expo in December 2023 as the MG D7.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nio's clone? SAIC Roewe D7 EV made its official debut with 610-km range and 211 hp . 24 July 2023 . en . 2023-10-08.
  2. Web site: Roewe D7 EV announced, looking a lot like the Nio ET7 . en . 2023-10-08.
  3. Web site: Новый седан Roewe D7: две версии с разной компоновкой . 28 August 2023 . ru . 2023-10-08.
  4. Web site: China's Roewe D7 Comes In EV And PHEV Flavors With A Mercedes-Style Profile . en . 2023-10-09.
  5. Web site: 2023 Chengdu Auto Show Spotlight: SAIC Roewe D7 . en . 2023-10-09.